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Kristen Rasmussen

Kristen Rasmussen

Kristen Rasmussen is an Atlanta-based reporter who covers corporate law departments and in-house attorneys.

September 19, 2018 | Corporate Counsel

Ex-Acting GC Hits Mitsubishi Chemical Holdings With Federal Gender Discrimination Suit

In a federal lawsuit filed in New York, Jennifer Fischman accuses Mitsubishi, as well as several of its affiliates and company executives, of passing over her for the permanent role of GC and COO in favor of a less-qualified, younger and less-experienced male attorney.

By Kristen Rasmussen

3 minute read

September 19, 2018 | International Edition

Ex-Acting GC Hits Mitsubishi Chemical Holdings With Federal Gender Discrimination Suit

In a federal lawsuit filed in New York, Jennifer Fischman accuses Mitsubishi, as well as several of its affiliates and company executives, of passing over her for the permanent role of GC and COO in favor of a less-qualified, younger and less-experienced male attorney.

By Kristen Rasmussen

3 minute read

September 19, 2018 | Daily Business Review

Moving Up in South Florida: A Q&A About 2017 GC Compensation

Debbie Montero, the South Florida-based regional vice president at legal search consultant Robert Half International, spoke with the Daily Business Review about big-picture trends in GC compensation in the region.

By Kristen Rasmussen

5 minute read

September 17, 2018 | Corporate Counsel

Whether Inside or Out(side Counsel), Know the Business: GC Panel

During a roundtable panel discussion at the International Association of Korean Lawyers conference last week in Atlanta, top in-house lawyers spoke about the importance—to both in-house attorneys and their outside counsel—of understanding how the business works.

By Kristen Rasmussen

4 minute read

September 17, 2018 | Daily Report Online

GCs at ATL Conference Urge Lawyers to Know Their Clients' Business

During a roundtable panel discussion at the International Association of Korean Lawyers conference last week in Atlanta, top in-house lawyers spoke about the importance—to both in-house attorneys and their outside counsel—of understanding how the business works.

By Kristen Rasmussen

4 minute read

September 13, 2018 | Corporate Counsel

How to Avoid a Corporate Board Battle: Lessons From Moonves and Redstone

Corporate Counsel spoke with corporate governance experts about some of the lessons to be learned from the fallout between Shari Redstone, president of CBS's controlling shareholder, and the company's departed CEO Leslie Moonves.

By Kristen Rasmussen

4 minute read

September 12, 2018 | New Jersey Law Journal

NJ Drug Developer Hires Day Pitney Partner as GC Following IPO

Lori Braender, formerly of Day Pitney, will lead the legal functions for the Warren-based company, which is advancing a pipeline of treatment for central nervous system diseases.

By Kristen Rasmussen

2 minute read

September 12, 2018 | Corporate Counsel

Central Nervous System Drug Developer Aquestive Hires New GC in Wake of IPO

Lori Braender, who has been with Day Pitney since she graduated from law school in 1983, will lead the legal functions for the Warren, New Jersey-based company, which is advancing a pipeline of treatment for central nervous system diseases.

By Kristen Rasmussen

2 minute read

September 12, 2018 | Daily Report Online

Clearside Biomedical Brings on Industry Vet as New Legal Boss

Alpharetta-based Clearside Biomedical, which specializes in the development of treatments to restore and preserve vision for people with serious eye diseases, has named Leslie Zacks as general counsel and chief compliance officer.

By Kristen Rasmussen

2 minute read

September 11, 2018 | Daily Report Online

Emory Law Launches Search for New Dean

Emory provost Dwight McBride has announced a 13-person search advisory committee that will seek community input about the position.

By Kristen Rasmussen

2 minute read